Mayan Temazcal & sacred cenote experience
Overview
Go beyond sightseeing and discover a living Mayan tradition shared by the community itself. This experience invites you to step away from the tourist crowds and spend the day in an authentic Mayan village, where ancient customs continue to be practiced with pride and respect.
Take part in a traditional temazcal ceremony guided by a local shaman, cool off in a crystal-clear cenote hidden within the community, learn to prepare handmade tortillas, and have a homemade meal. Every part of the day has been designed to offer a genuine cultural exchange rather than a staged attraction
Created by passionate local hosts, this experience offers a rare opportunity to discover the Riviera Maya through its people, traditions and natural beauty.
Your experience includes:
- Round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen
- Traditional Mayan temazcal ceremony
- Swim in a hidden cenote
- Handmade tortilla workshop
- Traditional homemade lunch
Small groups and personalized guidance throughout the day
What's Included
- Lunch A typical local food, Mexican tacos, with delicious chicken pibil meat, served with black beans, with rice, and home made tortillas
- Snacks Hibiscus fresh water
- Bottled water A complimentary bottle of water x person
- Round trip transportation included, from Playa del Carmen
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. Please indicate that when booking.
- English, Spanish, and Italian Guide
- Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.
Meeting Location
Diag. Aeropuerto MZ 29-
fase II, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining hours will be allotted for travel durations
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-304010P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. A typical local food, Mexican tacos, with delicious chicken pibil meat, served with black beans, with rice, and home made tortillas.
- Snacks. Hibiscus fresh water.
- Bottled water. A complimentary bottle of water x person.
- Round trip transportation included, from Playa del Carmen.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. Please indicate that when booking.
- English, Spanish, and Italian Guide.
- Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mayan Temazcal & sacred cenote experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mayan Temazcal & sacred cenote experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA typical local food, Mexican tacos, with delicious chicken pibil meat, served with black beans, with rice, and home made tortillas
- SnacksHibiscus fresh water
- Bottled waterA complimentary bottle of water x person
- Round trip transportation included, from Playa del Carmen
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. Please indicate that when booking.
- English, Spanish, and Italian Guide
- Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining hours will be allotted for travel durations
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
